BCCI to decide on ICL fate

The ICL's fate lies in the hands of the BCCI after The ICC on Sunday virtually authorised the BCCI to decide on the ICL's plea for official recognition saying member countries have the power to decide whether a match is legal or not.

"It was agreed that a host member could determine if a match or tournament within its territory was approved or disapproved. The ICC would also be given power to make such a determination in a non-member territory," an ICC statement said.

"It was also agreed that no members, members' players, coaches or match officials could participate in disapproved cricket," the statement added.

The new regulations will be implemented from June 1 this year, the ICC said.

The status of the Indian Cricket League, which was started in September 2007, and the players associated with it will be decided after discussions between the ICC, BCCI and ICL. The Indian board and the ICL are likely to have a meeting on February 21.